Description

Starting Rate $23.50

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

To coordinate, provide and supervise high quality supports to the individuals and providers served by Shared Living program.

Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED

Additional Shift Details
This role requires travel within approximately one hour of Framingham. 

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement all aspects of the Shared Living program.
• Act as program liaison to local DDS Area Office, Office of Quality Enhancement for Licensing and Certification, CARF and other Department personnel as delineated by Program Director.
• Act as liaison with other agencies involved in providing services to the individuals, we support such as day programs.
• Ensure that the program meets and complies with all applicable DDS regulations: overseeing compliance of providers with mandated trainings.
• Perform all responsibilities as identified in DDS regulations re "placement services”.
• Collaborate with Recruitment and Transition Coordinators in recruitment, selection, and evaluation of shared living families.
• Develop positive relationships with individuals, caregivers, families, and monitor/assess placements minimally on a monthly basis.
• Train caregivers in all facets of their responsibilities.
• Oversee Shared Living placements.
• Support the development and growth of all individuals served in the program.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate and prepare for clinical case reviews with the Shared Living multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure all program record keeping and documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Oversee grievance policy for families and individuals.
• Participate in state-wide shared living round table meetings and the yearly shared living conference.
• Attend trainings assigned; maintain necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Safety Care (As Needed), HR/DPPC, PBS).
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights policies.
• Adhere to all principles related to The Advocates Way.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• BS/BA or Associates Degree in related field with at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and able to use good judgment.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the individuals we support.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport consumers